In project management, quality isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the backbone of delivering results that stand the test of time. Indeed, a single poor quality deliverable can create not just an immediate issue, but initiate a cycle of low performance, creating an environment where quality is not valued and people do not put in the extra effort to deliver high quality … [Read more...]
Project quality assurance is one out of three parts of a larger project quality system that ensures the project deliverables meet the planned quality standards. The other two are the Plan Quality Management process and Quality Control. Notice that the goal is not to produce the highest quality deliverables, only that the deliverables meet the quality standards in the … [Read more...]
It's not hard to find projects which were delivered on time and budget, with stakeholders satisfied in every other respect except for the poor quality of the project's deliverables. Usually, this factor alone causes projects to be considered a failure. Quality isn’t just a buzzword in project management—it’s the difference between a deliverable that dazzles and one … [Read more...]
Before a project even begins, a project charter is a document that incorporates the project and appoints the project manager. More than just a formality, it’s the foundation stone that defines the project’s purpose, scope, and direction, setting the stage for everything that follows. Think of it as the project’s birth certificate—a concise yet powerful declaration that … [Read more...]
Like a surgeon has his eyes fixed on the patient's vital signs, attentively fixed on every beep of the monitor as a signal to adjust or proceed, project managers need to monitor their projects obsessively to make sure they do not veer off the plan. If the data ever shows that the project's heartbeat is dropping, swift action is usually the best medicine. Without this … [Read more...]
Project closure is one of the most visible aspects of project management to CEOs and executives. It’s the moment when the deliverables are handed over, the dust settles, and the value of all that hard work is judged. But a successful close isn’t just about tying up loose ends—it’s a strategic process that solidifies your reputation, captures lessons learned, and sets … [Read more...]
In this day and age, project success is no longer a matter of luck. So long as the project schedule and budget are realistic and achievable, project management fundamentals provide more than enough tools for the project manager to implement project controls that provide sufficient early warning of variances that require action. Projects, by their nature, are journeys … [Read more...]
Projects are like a ship cutting through stormy seas. Without a good map and a sharp captain’s eye, you’re bound to drift off course, plunder your resources, and sink under the weight of missed deadlines. A weak schedule is like a tattered sail, flapping in the wind of chaos. Without a steady hand and a clear target, you’re just spraying bullets—missed deadlines scatter … [Read more...]
Although it isn't in the dictionary, the project management industry uses the term deliverables almost daily. I, for one am tired of MS Word underlining it as a spelling mistake. Deliverables are the products, services, and results that a project produces. Thus, they are the cornerstone to project success. Every project has to produce something. If you don't have any … [Read more...]
Project management can feel like a high-stakes balancing act—juggling deadlines, resources, and unexpected setbacks while racing against the clock. Traditional approaches often fall short when complexity ramps up, leaving teams stressed and schedules in shambles. Enter the Critical Chain Method (CCM), a game-changing framework that flips the script on how we plan, … [Read more...]
